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• Mbappe To Spearhead Mourinho’s Attack | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Espanyol

  20-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe To Spearhead Mourinho’s Attack | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs EspanyolReal Madrid will lock horns with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a 3-0 win over Schalke recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Jose Mourinho will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to name a strong starting XI for this clash. Kylian Mbappe will spea
  
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• Champions League: Haaland puts Man City in front at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up

  08-09-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland heads Man City in front against Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid leading Inter through Mbappe and Valverde goals - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Haaland puts Man City in front at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up
  
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• Sesko To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Sabah

  08-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sesko To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs SabahManchester United will entertain Sabah at Old Trafford this Thursday night as they look to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw away at Everton recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in midweek.Michael Carrick will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Hence, Ben
  
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• Arsenal youngster in international tug-of-war

  08-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster in international tug-of-warCeadach O’Neill’s international future remains unresolved, with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland both still possible options for the Arsenal youngster.Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images Ceadach O’Neill, Arsenal’s highly regarded 18-year-old attacker, is at the centre of a developing international tug-of-war after his promotion to Northern Ireland’s senior squad.According to the Belfast Telegraph, the familiar
  
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• Andoni Iraola given green light to sign 27-goal star in January

  08-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola given green light to sign 27-goal star in JanuaryAndoni Iraola finally got his first win as Liverpool's boss over the line on Friday. The Spaniard led his men to a 2-0 win at Portman Road with Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak being the stand-out performers of the game.However, despite their impressive outing, it's hard to not look back at the summer transfer window and think that Liverpool missed out on a fair few opportunities to bolster their ranks.Admittedly, their starting XI look
  
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• Report: Fulham open talks with defender amid interest from European giants

  08-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Fulham open talks with defender amid interest from European giantsCalvin Bassey Contract Latest: Fulham Calm Amid Inter Milan Interest as New Deal Talks NearFulham are moving towards fresh discussions with Calvin Bassey over a new long-term contract, with the club in a strong position despite interest from Inter Milan. According to TeamTalk, there is confidence at Craven Cottage that the defender’s future can be addressed without any immediate pressure.Bassey’s current deal i
  
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• Aston Villa Linked With Striker Playing In Saudi League: Why Should They Avoid The Gamble?

  08-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Linked With Striker Playing In Saudi League: Why Should They Avoid The Gamble?Aston Villa have been linked with an 18-year-old Al-Hilal forward who attracted serious Premier League interest before the summer window closed. TEAMtalk, via Sport Mole, reports that Manchester United and Arsenal made formal enquiries for Mohamed Kader Meïté, while Manchester City, Tottenham and Aston Villa continue to monitor his position.Al-Hilal signed the 6ft 4in striker from Stade Rennais
  
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• Video: Inter howlers gift two early Real Madrid goals

  08-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Inter howlers gift two early Real Madrid goalsCurtis Jones and Josep Martinez committed avoidable howlers as Inter gifted Real Madrid two early goals in their Champions League clash. ‘Jones is very timid and predictable.’It kicked off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri had started so strong on Spanish soil, testing Thibaut Courtois several times and dominating possession, but were p
  
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• 📸 What’s the keeper doing there? Real make it 2-0 after a huge howler

  08-09-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 What’s the keeper doing there? Real make it 2-0 after a huge howlerIn José Mourinho’s big CL return to the Real Madrid touchline against his former club Inter, gifts are being handed out. After an even opening phase, Los Blancos took a comfortable halftime lead thanks to two major mistakes by the Nerazzurri.First, Germany international Yann Aurel Bisseck made a terrible error that Kylian Mbappé punished ruthlessly, then Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez took one
  
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• 💣Bombshell: Messi one step away from buying a Spanish club

  08-09-2026 21:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Bombshell: Messi one step away from buying a Spanish clubArgentine star Lionel Messi is in very advanced negotiations to acquire 100% of the shares of CD Eldense, a club that currently plays in Spain’s Segunda División. The deal between his representatives and the investment group led by Juan Carlos Trujillo is awaiting legal formalities and approval from the Higher Sports Council.
  His second club on the Iberian PeninsulaIf the agreement is finalized in the coming days, the
  
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• Rangers’ £9.5m Striker Warned After Shankland Injury Blow: How Should They Use Him?

  08-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers’ £9.5m Striker Warned After Shankland Injury Blow: How Should They Use Him?Rangers’ £9.5m signing now faces a test after Lawrence Shankland’s hamstring injury, which forced the captain off in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Motherwell. Cammy Bell says Kevin Kelsy must step up even though manager Derek McInnes would have preferred to give the 22-year-old time to settle in Scottish football. Bell made the comments on the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, as
  
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• Official announcement: Liverpool agree deal with midfielder

  08-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official announcement: Liverpool agree deal with midfielderLiverpool have confirmed a new contract with a very promising young midfielder. He may be set for a promotion.Liverpool are now in the stage of locking down what they’ve already got, with the transfer window having been shut for a week now. It was a strange window, of course, with the Reds coming out of it with what quite plainly looks like an imbalanced group.Still, they believe they’ve got the best players they could possib
  
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• 📸 Real Madrid have already scored the Champions League's funniest goal 😳

  08-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Real Madrid have already scored the Champions League's funniest goal 😳What is this?!This Tuesday evening, Real Madrid kick off their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan.A perfect start for Los Blancos, who are leading 2-0 after 25 minutes of play.
  After Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, Federico Valverde doubled the lead with an absolutely astonishing goal.The Real captain quite literally nicked the ball off the feet of Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez, w
  
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• 📸 Real Madrid have the comedy goal of the season already 😳

  08-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Real Madrid have the comedy goal of the season already 😳What is this?!This Tuesday evening, Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan.A perfect start for Los Blancos, who are leading 2-0 after 25 minutes of play.
  After Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, Federico Valverde doubled the lead with an absolutely astonishing goal.The Real captain quite literally nicked the ball off the feet of Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez, who had already pr
  
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• Kylian Mbappé equals Real Madrid icon with latest UCL strike vs. Inter 🔥

  08-09-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé equals Real Madrid icon with latest UCL strike vs. Inter 🔥Real Madrid were all at sea for the opening period of their Champions League clash with Inter but when you have players like Kylian Mbappé, you always have a chance. 
  In José Mourinho's first European game since returning as Real boss, his side struggled against his former club, coached by his former player Cristian Chivu. Thibaut Courtois was called into action on several occ
  
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• Champions League: Man City goalless at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up against Inter

  08-09-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid leading Inter through Mbappe and Valverde goals - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Man City goalless at Porto, Real Madrid 2-0 up against Inter
  
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• McGinn And Jackson Get 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McGinn And Jackson Get 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Club BruggeAston Villa clashed heads with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 11th minute when John McGinn found the back of the net. However, Hugo Vetlesen equalised for the home team just eight minutes later. Emiliano Buendia fired his team back up a
  
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• Liverpool star confirms it: He's the sacrifice for bold new signing

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms it: He's the sacrifice for bold new signingOne Liverpool star has essentially confirmed that he’ll be the sacrifice for a bold new signing. A big, big decision from Liverpool.Alexis Mac Allister has spoken out on his situation at Liverpool and it's an interesting one to say the least. The midfielder has been conspicuous all year as the only one of the senior midfield group who hasn't had a new contract.Though, of course, Curtis Jones's new contract came with Inter.
  
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• From a €40m Chelsea target to priceless for Barcelona: Fermin Lopez unlocks another level

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From a €40m Chelsea target to priceless for Barcelona: Fermin Lopez unlocks another levelThere was a point in the summer of 2025 when Chelsea believed around €40 million could be enough to tempt FC Barcelona into selling Fermin Lopez.Just over a year later, that figure feels almost detached from reality.Not simply because Fermin has become more productive, but because the player returning from a difficult summer appears to have added another dimension, and another level, to his game.A
  
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• Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea win changes the transfer-window conversation

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea win changes the transfer-window conversationArsenal’s win over Chelsea put the transfer debate into perspective, with the champions showing why their existing squad may already be strong enough.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesI don’t know about you, but I’ve had a bit of a head-spinner of a week.I think the clearest example of this is that what you’re reading now is my third attempt to get something down since you last heard from me. I guess a lot&rsq
  
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• £35k-A-Week West Ham Ace Faces Nuno Axe After Failed Exit: What Is The Best Decision With The Duo?

  08-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £35k-A-Week West Ham Ace Faces Nuno Axe After Failed Exit: What Is The Best Decision With The Duo?West Ham United have two midfield cases after the summer window closed without exits for Soungoutou Magassa and Edson Álvarez after relegation to the Championship. Claret & Hugh, citing tactical reporting from Green Street Hammers, says Magassa has apologised to Nuno Espírito Santo and his teammates after deleting West Ham references from his social media last month while pus
  
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• Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face Porto on opening night of Champions LeagueWatch Final Score at top of page, including BBC Radio 5 Live Commentary from Estadio Do DragaoReal Madrid host Inter in pick of other matches - Alexander-Arnold starts in midfieldAston Villa win 3-2 at Club Brugge in early game - report and player ratingsFirst round of fixtures spread across three days - six games on Tuesday Champions League: Man City visit Porto after Aston Villa edge to win at Club Brugge
  
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• Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battle

  08-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter meet Dimarco agent ahead of Real Madrid battleInter face Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening, but also took the opportunity to meet Federico Dimarco’s agent to discuss a new contract.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri open their Champions League campaign on Spanish soil this evening, although they are forced to do without the injured Dimarco an
  
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• Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord defender Mika Marmol: ‘Barcelona are always favourites to win the Champions League’As FC Barcelona take on Feyenoord tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League, they will come up against two familiar faces.Indeed, the Dutch giants are managed by ex-Barça defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst, while former La Masia defender Mika Marmol is a part of their squad.Since leaving Barcelona in 2022, the defender had spells with Andorra and Las Palmas, before the 25-year-old joined Fe
  
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• Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid confirm Julian Alvarez decision ahead of Liverpool clashLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Julian Alvarez Included for Champions League ClashJulian Alvarez will be at Anfield on Wednesday night, and that matters. Whatever noise surrounds him in Madrid, Atletico are a better side when he is available, especially in the Champions League.The Argentina forward has become a deeply unpopular figure with sections of Atletico Madrid support after trying to force a move to Barcelona during the
  
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• Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talks

  08-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star reveals the truth behind recent failed contract talksAlexis Mac Allister Contract Update Leaves Liverpool With an Awkward ProblemLiverpool have a contract issue on their hands, and Alexis Mac Allister has said it plainly. Speaking before the Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, the midfielder revealed he has not been offered a new Liverpool contract and admitted the situation has left him “very, very sad.”That matters. Mac Allister is not a squad extra and he
  
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• Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – report

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set sights on €120 million-rated Arsenal midfield superstar – reportAccording to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid have their sights set on Arsenal midfield superstar Declan Rice as they plan for the future. The Arsenal and England ace is understood to have plenty of admirers within the Spanish capital club, with influential figures believing he should be one of their main targets to strengthen the midfield.Real Madrid want a midfielderIt is no secret that Real
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real Madrid

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter need pace and courage to defend space’ against Real MadridCristian Chivu explains his unexpected Inter changes against Real Madrid, including Curtis Jones and surprises in defence. ‘We need players with the courage to defend space behind them.’It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The opening Champions League fixture is also going to be one of the toughest
  
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• £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?

  08-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £30m Gamble Rejected For Leeds United Before Trafford Move: Why Is The Englishman An Upgrade?Leeds United made a formal summer approach for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin before changing course and completing a deal for James Trafford, according to A Bola, which published details from Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovskyi of TaToTake. Benfica rejected the English club’s proposal because it expected Juventus to return with a bigger package, reportedly in the €30m to &eur
  
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• Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’

  08-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu: ‘Inter and Real Madrid both strong teams’Hakan Calhanoglu insists Real Madrid and Inter are both ‘strong sides with great individuals,’ and is pleased to reunite with old teammate Denzel Dumfries.It kicks off at the Bernabeu in Madrid at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri won their first three Serie A matches of the campaign, including a comeback to beat Napoli 3-2 in stoppages, an
  
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